Paranormal Palaver

Erich Anton Paul von Daniken, April 14, 1935- January 10, 2026. Rest in Peace. With so much folklore piling up around the cabin, LW and Aaron resolved this week to share some of the most interesting tales. Thus, in addition to Not-Quite-Right-Headlines and Mothman Moments, the booger boys dove into tommyknockers, preta, Spring Heeled Jack, urban legends . . . sleep well, friends!   To contact us w...

Before the Uncrowned Pontiff soars over the high seas, he joined LW for a peek at the latest enthralling (alarming) technology.  The Mothman Moments returned, and then the boys examined two cases in which an individual became ensnared in a personal Hades; one on the streets of Anywhere, USA, the other on the familiar grounds of Amityville.  Thanks to BreakingCopyright for our promo music! Check th...

A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us this year was offered.  Then, after our final news segment, LW provided a brief intro into a piece of Flatwoods Monster lore.  We gave Micah Hanks most of the program as we looked back on the year that was as it pertained to our ol' friend, UFOs. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! We return January 7th! Micah Hanks: Author, Podcaster, Researcher and Adventu...

After a robust (silly) look at the news (CHRISTMAS IS NOT PAGAN), father and son approached the strange case of the Braxton County Monster.  With the help of a surprise guest, it became apparent that not all accounts add up.  With the help of a seasoned researcher, we came to believe BOTH West Virginia beasties of the mid-twentieth century may have been more psychological phantom than alien visito...

Christmas fever hit the cabin in full stride!  After news, an update from CryptidCon, and the first steps of a journey toward a most ominous anniversary, the booger boys tackled chilling traditions and gruesome creatures associated with the upcoming holiday. To contact us with an experience, comment, or question, reach out at kentuckybooger75@gmail.com . Reach us on social media by searching for L...

After sampling a smorgasbord of untantalizing Thanksgiving side dishes, the booger boys turned to Native American lore.  Specifically, the skinwalker and Walking Sam took center stage.  Then the Wendigo returned as Jason Hewlett stopped by to discuss his new book, HEART OF ICE. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We shall return on December 3rd.   12 People Tell Their Terrifying Encounters With Navajo Skinwalkers...

Time travel, 3D printed body parts, and googly eyes made the news.  Then, the boys pulled apart the layers of humanity's fear of artificial life forms: the Uncanny Valley.  Our discomfort with the robotic has been with us since the technology was conceived.  Where will our future with robots and androids take us?  And what lies upon the ridge beyond the valley? Tom and Jerry Jerry Go Round 1966 -...

The Booger Boys related several incidents of high-strangeness in the fields of UFOlogy, Bigfoot encounters, and ghost activity.  Then, Joshua Cutchin entered the fray and took us to new heights of befuddlement: fictional creations coming to life!  This is the subject of his new book, FOURTH WALL PHANTOMS. Joshua Cutchin: Weird Words & Brass Beats wile e coyote - acme giant fly paper and giant fly...

With Halloween days away, Aaron and LW spun a few unsettling yarns.  Many friends of the cabin joined in, including Jessi Doyle, Micah Hanks, the duo from Ghosts in the Mountains, and Wild and Weird West Virginia.  Happy haunting, boils and ghouls! John Carpenter's "The Fog" (1980) Opening Scene - YouTube Watch: Ghostly Sounds Captured in Empty Mexican Church | Coast to Coast AM 30s and 40s hallow...

Whether one views Satan through the lens of religion, history, or folklore, its presence permeates much of our culture: theater, music, literature, movies.  We highlighted some of these memes and focused on an urban legend in which a man sells his soul to become master of the guitar.   Robert Johnson recording at 508 Park Dallas,TX Keith Richards talks and plays Robert Johnson (Canal Plus, 1992)  ...

LW and the Uncrowned Pontiff tackled the conundrum of monsters from the angles of folklore, Freudian warning, and stark reality.  MONSTER THEORY had its moment in the spotlight, before the booger boys mused over a striking Kentucky cryptid and a real life vampire . . . (2) Why We Need Monsters - YouTube Check out Monsters of the ID on Youtube.  Like and subscribe!   To contact us with an experienc...

In the late 1960s, residents of the San Francisco area fell victim to a villian, unique in his methods and his madness.  We explored this tragic era, eager to find some path through the twisted maze of the criminal mind. "True Crime" author James Renner offered his insights and feedback. James Renner - Journalist. Palindrome. Writer. The Porchlight Project Archives - James Renner   To contact us w...

LW and Aaron moved on from weird news to SPOOKY NEWS as October got underway.  They also probed the nature of fear.  Why do we enjoy being scared?  A simple matter of body chemistry or something beyond common biology? Later, our friends Austin and Caleb stopped by to discuss everything associated with their top-shelf show GHOSTS IN THE MOUNTAINS.   Ghosts in the Mountains | Paranormal Podcast 25 S...

With our society growing increasingly tense, the need for a safe place for a brief escape has never been more necessary.  This week, to accommodate that need- and prepare for a month-long celebration of spookiness in October- the booger boys recounted the events of the Mothman Festival and then welcomed the delightful James Willis to the cabin for an evening of marvelous storytelling.   My Strange...

Don Jeffery Meldrum, 1958-2025.  Rest in Peace. After hearing of the loss of Dr. Meldrum, the cabin clan decided to put aside their plans for spooky season and offer this week's show as a tribute.  First, LW and Aaron deliberated the place Sasquatch holds among the native American tribes, both in oral history and pictographs.  Then, they revisited their chat with Dr. Meldrum in May to relive his i...

The news offered many intriguing anecdotes (FYI, LW is not a legitimate wizard) but the distraction was short-lived.  The booger boys faced the reality of a disaster which SHOULD have been prevented, and the conspiracy that prevented true accountability.  May the Challenger crew be ever remembered. Francis Scobee Michael Smith Judith Resnik Ellison Onizuka Ronald McNair Gregory Jarvis Christa McAu...

Gary Burbank, 1941-2025. Rest in Peace. We critiqued the interview given by Rep. Luna to Joe Rogan and threw ourselves on the mercy of UFO history.  Can a dive through the themes of the past help us find a path to the future?  UFO aficionado Greg Bishop joined us for a cliff notes tour of UFO lore and provided the key for future understanding (a nod given to the Uncrowned Pontiff, Patrick),   Joe...

The booger boys approached the news with some levity, as much of the evening would be shrouded in icy darknesss.  For- after a report from the Tennessee Wildman and CryptidCon- they focused on the cannibal monstrosity which has long haunted the northwest.  This included a look at two humans who, some claim, fell into the pit of "Wendigo Psychosis".   M K Davis' Presentation at 2025 Tennessee Wildm...

We wished a/an (un) fond farewell to all trolls and hucksters. The news segment spilled over into a thought experiment concerning time travel and UFOs.  If we see tiny gaps in space/time, could particles such as photons be sent into the past?  How would they materialize on the other side? In a tribute to solid research, we welcomed Courtney Block to the cabin.  A distinguished librarian, she educa...

The news reached the nadir of believability with the revelation of THE YETI BLOOD OATH! We also addressed the NEWSWEEK article that suggested all of us are stark raving airheads. Then, Troy Taylor pulled up a chair.  He reigns as author extraordinaire and founded the Haunted America Conference.  He unpacked the incusion of yesteryear involving BLACK GHOSTS! American Hauntings . The Americans More...

After a brief report from the cabin, LW and family hit the road for a whirlwind tour of the west. What strange tales and spooky stories did they pick up along the way . . . ? Gowrow Article - Encyclopedia of Arkansas   To contact us with an experience, comment, or question, reach out at kentuckybooger75@gmail.com . Reach us on social media by searching for L.W. Marshall. For suicide prevention: ht...

At long last, after having the topic of alien abduction- a topic many see as passe- brought to their attention, the booger boys examined one of the most high profile cases: the Brooklyn Bridge Abductions of 1989.  They also critiqued the research method associated with the phenomenon: hypnotic regression.  Do either stand up to the challenge of logic and reason? Remembering what did not happen: th...

THE GRAND RETURN OF AARON CROWDER!! The Ambassador of Reason helped LW unpack the news.  Then they explored a pair of mysterious rampages: the Phantom Stabber of Bridgeport and the Mad Gasser of Mattoon.  The second hour consisted of a delightful chat with Amy Bue as she discussed her amazing organization: Project Zoobook.  It has serious implications for the scientific study of our friend, Bigfoo...

Conspiracies and conspiracy theories have troubled humanity throughout history.  They have cost lives and curtailed liberties.  Do they continue into our postmodern, sensible world? Kris Newby thinks so, and we examined her book BITTEN, placing it in historical context and seeking an appropriate, reasonable approach of deducing what is going on behond the scenes.   Kris Newby Interviews: Kris Newb...

Please pray for Texas and support relief efforts: How You Can Help: Donate to Texas Flood Relief Fundraisers .   After shuffling through the news, the one-and-only Tim Binnall of BINNALL OF AMERICA shares his insights after 20 years of podcasting.  He also helps us with two topics with which we have wrestled of late: AI and alien abduction. (1) Binnall of America - YouTube . AI Article: AI 2027 ....